Definition of "read out" in English

Verb

1. To read something and say the words to inform other people; to call.

   • The teacher read out the names of the students who had passed the exam.
   • He read the names out to the class.

2. (of a device) To read some data and inform the person using the device; (of the user) to read some data from the device to inform oneself.

   • The movement detector is reading out the data now.

3. To interpret a part of a law so that it is not struck down but is rendered of no effect or applicability.